伊利诺伊州南部医疗费用激增,由于医疗选择有限,甚至超过了芝加哥。 Healthcare costs in southern Illinois surge, outpacing even Chicago, due to limited medical options.

伊利诺伊州南部的生活费用急剧上升,主要原因是医疗费用增加。 The cost of living in southern Illinois is rising sharply, mainly due to increased healthcare costs. 根据经济政策研究所的资料,该区域的月保健费用现在超过了芝加哥地区的月保健费用。 According to the Economic Policy Institute, monthly healthcare expenses in the region now exceed those in the Chicago area. 有限的保健选择,如Cabtondale的单一创伤中心,以及保健部门缺乏竞争,被认为是导致费用上涨的关键因素。 Limited healthcare options, such as a single trauma center in Carbondale, and a lack of competition in the healthcare sector are cited as key factors driving up costs.